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Changing Seasons: How To – Wear Layers?

Layers are great during those transitional periods during seasons or even just winter when its plain cold. (If you live in a place like Melbourne then it is useful ALL THE TIME!)

Here are some do’s and don’t s of layering:

Dos:

Do use different lengthed items as it adds interest to the ensemble

Do use complimentary colours, colours that match or shades of colours in the layers. One would hope that each layer would be seen at some point in time

Do make sure that as the layers come off, the outfit still works and that your not stuck having to wearing an extra layer just because something underneath is too sheer and you end up being way too warm.

If you are wearing layers of very similar colours, do try to wear one item that does stand out – whether it is the colour, pattern or texture – if you are wearing too much of the same thing you may look like a walking curtain

Do layer thinner materials as you can get more layers in. Have only one thick layer, like a sweater or a vest that does not include a coat.

Do layer for your height appropriately. If you are short don’t wear more than one long layer as it will make you look like your swimming in your clothes. Cropped layers are great for the littler people

Do wear different neck lines and arm lengths to show off each layer

Do add a scarf and maybe wear less layers – it will look like you’ve layered clothes but really you’re only wearing 2 or 3 pieces.